After reviewing Patricia's email, you have a lot to think about. It's exciting that Patricia is asking for your recommendation, and you want to produce a thoughtful response. You decide to review Alex's and Bennet's resumes and your notes and observations.

Alex's Resume

Bennet'sResume

Instructions:

Review each resume and your previous observations, then, using your best judgment and leadership skills, recommend a plan to cover the position of Interim Store Manager.

For your original post, briefly explain your answers to the following in a Microsoft (MS) Word document:

1. What is your recommendation to Patricia?
2. What suggestions can you offer to ensure there is adequate manager coverage in both stores (yours and Tara's)?
3. How have you arrived at your recommendation? (e.g., What critical thinking or judging process(es) did you use?)
4. Knowing both employees are very interested in becoming a Store Manager, how would you explain and communicate your decision to each of them?
5. What additional information would have helped you in making this decision?